Bleak outlook for Gauteng water supply in new year
Bad drought would force province to implement restrictions, says expert
05 January 2025 - 00:00
With Gauteng's consumption shooting through the roof, the Vaal Dam struggling to recover due to poor rainfall, and ageing infrastructure resulting in millions of litres lost through leakages, the country's economic hub faces a worsening water supply in 2025...
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